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Aurel Niculescu

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Once upon a time there was a little boy that didn't know his age but dreamed of reaching high in the sky alongside the absolute best aviators. He was passionate about reading books (action and Sci-Fi), grew up with many great authors and soon discovered the mirage of cinema.

There he understood anything is possible if you work hard and passionately strive to follow your imagination. This is how at the age of 16 he managed to fulfill the first dream – flying alone in a glider plane. He was no Tom Cruise, of course, so young adulthood brought him back to reality.

With every kick in the familiar *utt comes a chance to step forward, so a seemingly unimportant ad in one of his favorite automotive magazines brought a dilemma - follow through with the current job or dare to achieve greatness by deploying (previously) unknown literary skills.

Since 2006, he’s been perfecting them at Automondial, Supercar, Cox, Autoshow, Autopro, Auto Motor & Sport, and more magazines plus their online versions. After driving some of the best and worst cars in Europe and around the world, he’s part of the autoevolution team, where he aims to develop his best-ever form.
Ice White Cullinans Show a Contrasting Black Style as the Forgiato Way Forward
Ice White Cullinans Show a Contrasting Black Style as the Forgiato Way Forward

15 Apr 2022, 21:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / From bespoke two-tone examples for artists to full-body Crystal Over Orange units, it seems the murdered-out Rolls-Royce Cullinan trope has played out in the affluent SUV owners' world. So, here are a couple of aftermarket outlets wondering if...

 
Z06 Corvette x CTS-V Mashup Imagines Beastly Carbon Fiber Caddy XLR-V Revival
Z06 Corvette x CTS-V Mashup Imagines Beastly Carbon Fiber Caddy XLR-V Revival

15 Apr 2022, 21:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Every “America’s sports car” enthusiast is probably eagerly awaiting the first deliveries of the 670-horsepower record-breaking FPC (flat-plane crankshaft) C8 Corvette Z06. But that does not mean its front-engine predecessor shoul...

 
Stunning Cullinan Remake Offers a Full Arctic White Over Tiffany Blue Experience
Stunning Cullinan Remake Offers a Full Arctic White Over Tiffany Blue Experience

15 Apr 2022, 14:27 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Unlike Scott Disick with his all-black Rolls-Royce Cullinan rolling with a crimson interior on 26-inch Forgiatos, other affluent owners have already understood that murdered-out style has become yesterday’s news for the British ultra-luxury S...

 
Satin Purple Two-Door Jeep Wrangler Looks Like the Perfect Plum Crazy Beach Ride
Satin Purple Two-Door Jeep Wrangler Looks Like the Perfect Plum Crazy Beach Ride

15 Apr 2022, 13:54 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Mopar fans know very well that anything purple needs to be linked to plum craziness. But it turns out that not all Stellantis brands have access to the legendary hue or even some related shades. For example, the 2022 Jeep Wrangler (JL) lineup...

 
Angry-Looking 2023 BMW X7 Is Jacked With CGI Widebody Kit and Huge Wheels
Angry-Looking 2023 BMW X7 Is Jacked With CGI Widebody Kit and Huge Wheels

15 Apr 2022, 13:10 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Mere days have passed since BMW introduced the G07 X7 LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) and Alpina followed suit with the cooler 613-horsepower XB7 and already the Bavarian brand’s full-size SUV has become a darling of the virtual realm. For much bett...

 
Wanton 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica Kind of Virtually Defeats STO's Purpose
Wanton 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica Kind of Virtually Defeats STO's Purpose

15 Apr 2022, 12:28 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / After countless versions – before and after the Evo facelift – and numerous special editions, Lamborghini recently dropped yet another variant to make sure there is something with a Huracan badge for everyone. And its new Tecnica has na...

 
Salmon Toyota GR Supra Burns Those CGI-Pink Fatty Acids to Be a Beaut Like Kylie
Salmon Toyota GR Supra Burns Those CGI-Pink Fatty Acids to Be a Beaut Like Kylie

15 Apr 2022, 10:14 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / What do you mean Kylie who? Jenner, of course. She is the “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” alumni, world-renowned socialite, and businessperson. Sure, the Kylie x GR Supra connection might be less obvious, though. So, let’s...

 
2024 Chevy Tahoe SS Gains Virtual Oomph, Sports the Caddy Escalade-V Powertrain
2024 Chevy Tahoe SS Gains Virtual Oomph, Sports the Caddy Escalade-V Powertrain

15 Apr 2022, 09:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Every General Motors SUV aficionado knows about the kinship relation between the family-oriented Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon and the luxurious Cadillac Escalade. And that always gives ideas to some people. Here is an interesting fact. Back in D...

 
Two-Tone CGI Buick Grand National Sits Properly Bagged and Wide, Looks “Subtle”
Two-Tone CGI Buick Grand National Sits Properly Bagged and Wide, Looks “Subtle”

15 Apr 2022, 08:03 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While many GM enthusiasts might harbor undying love for the now-classic box Chevys of the 1980s, they may fear association with the “donk” culture. As such, they might need a viable alternative to treat their vintage car affliction. ...

 
Proof of Chrysler Pacifica Hellcat V8 Swap Now Comes With a 797-HP Redeye Hint
Proof of Chrysler Pacifica Hellcat V8 Swap Now Comes With a 797-HP Redeye Hint

15 Apr 2022, 07:15 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / In a crazy automotive world that has room for EV-powered Shelby Cobra Mk IIIs or “ICE-T” V8-swapped Model S Teslas, one needs to understand that no idea is too insane or technically impossible. Yet, we still take everything with a pinch...

 
Porsche 992 Turbo S Thrice Drags Lambo Huracan, Wins All but Evo Sounds Delirious
Porsche 992 Turbo S Thrice Drags Lambo Huracan, Wins All but Evo Sounds Delirious

15 Apr 2022, 06:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Gents, you better not take this for granted because no one knows how much time these ICE marvels still have on Planet Earth. As such, let us enjoy two high-performance vehicles that feature timeless looks plus iconic powertrains and love to duke it...

 
“Kenmeri” 1973 Nissan Skyline GT-R Takes a Crack Dose of 'Cuda to Enjoy the Sights
“Kenmeri” 1973 Nissan Skyline GT-R Takes a Crack Dose of 'Cuda to Enjoy the Sights

14 Apr 2022, 21:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While diehard GT-R fans know better, regular folk might usually think that Nissan’s “Godzilla” nickname also applies to all Skyline GT-R versions, not just the contemporary R35. Well, let us give an eloquent example from the vast ...

 
CGI-Smiling 2023 BMW X7 Gets Rid of Split Headlights, Even Makes Grille Amends
CGI-Smiling 2023 BMW X7 Gets Rid of Split Headlights, Even Makes Grille Amends

14 Apr 2022, 21:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Following a multitude of spy shots and rumors, as well as a heap of unofficial renderings that tried – mostly unsuccessfully – to get everyone used to the idea of split-headlight BMWs, the Bavarians officially presented their 2023 X7 LC...

 
Restored 1955 Chevy Bel Air Oozes of Low-Mile Tri-Five Charm, but There's a Catch
Restored 1955 Chevy Bel Air Oozes of Low-Mile Tri-Five Charm, but There's a Catch

14 Apr 2022, 13:50 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The big mirage of Chevy Tri-Fives (150, 210, Bel Air, Nomads, in particular) remains adamantly clear across the classic used car market even today. So, the examples coming up for sale might be the perfect way to stand out differently in a vintage m...

 
2023 BMW X7 “Dark Shadow” Edition Easily Turns Into Batman's Family-Friendly SUV
2023 BMW X7 “Dark Shadow” Edition Easily Turns Into Batman's Family-Friendly SUV

14 Apr 2022, 13:13 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Aside from trash-talking about the kidney grille on BMW’s M3/M4, battery-powered iX, or the regular 4 Series, now the Bavarian automaker has opened a completely new (for them) subject of major polemics: split-headlight flagship SUV styling. ...

 
Custom Maserati MC20 Shows It Doesn't Take Much Genius to Make It Look Perfect
Custom Maserati MC20 Shows It Doesn't Take Much Genius to Make It Look Perfect

14 Apr 2022, 12:50 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Over in America, Maserati allows its patrons to customize the Nettuno 3.0-liter turbocharged V6-sporting MC20 according to a bunch of parameters. Neither too few nor too many. Just the right amount – or so they think. For example, one c...

 
Olive Green Porsche 992 GT3 Cup on Forged Brixtons PF9-RS Feels So Amazingly Real
Olive Green Porsche 992 GT3 Cup on Forged Brixtons PF9-RS Feels So Amazingly Real

14 Apr 2022, 10:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / While there are many vehicles that, over the years, I wished were just a nightmarish figment of imagination, the balance is easily restored with the digital creations that would have anyone dream they were real. Here is another eloquent example. ...

 
Digital Mercury Rising Gives Taste of Twin-Turbo Montego Slammed Widebody Coupe
Digital Mercury Rising Gives Taste of Twin-Turbo Montego Slammed Widebody Coupe

14 Apr 2022, 09:48 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Just in case not everyone has noticed, vintage muscle cars brought back to former glory through restoration, modification, or complete transformation are all the rage these days. So, the heat is on for everyone to stand out in the proper crowd. ...

 
Smaller, Affordable Lotus Type 134 SUV Blends Chinese Mazda and CGI Eletre Cues
Smaller, Affordable Lotus Type 134 SUV Blends Chinese Mazda and CGI Eletre Cues

14 Apr 2022, 09:11 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Made in China, rich with technology, about the same size as Lambo’s Urus, and based on an all-new Electric Premium Architecture (EPA). That's the Lotus Eletre in a nutshell. As for pricing, well, if you must ask... According to repo...

 
2023 BMW X7 M60i Shops the Digital Aftermarket, Still Manages to Split Opinions
2023 BMW X7 M60i Shops the Digital Aftermarket, Still Manages to Split Opinions

14 Apr 2022, 07:47 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Those looking to secure something Bavarian this spring have a couple of new options. They are both massive, and they love to stand out in any crowd... though not necessarily for the right reasons. After lots of spied prototypes and a long str...

 

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